What is I-O?

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific
study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are
applied to issues of critical relevance to business,
including talent management, coaching, assessment,
selection, training, organizational development,
performance, and work-life balance.

Placement Center and Jobnet Committee Goals and Progress Report Form

·All of the Placement Center/Jobnet committee goals focus on providing high-quality services to I-O Psychologists and Job seekers that are not found elsewhere. This supports strategic goal 3, specifically, focusing on support for SIOP members in their efforts to study, apply, and teach the principles, findings, and methods of I-O psychology.

Review usage data from 2009 conference and provide recommendations regarding hours for Placement Center to be open due to transition to 3-day format.

Action: Review data and make recommendation.(By end of August)

After analyzing the usage data, the recommendation is to keep the same hours of operation as last year. Although use was limited on the first day of operations, we have to set up that day and work out any kinks before the center becomes very busy during the first full day of conference activities. Proposed hours are:

Wednesday: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Friday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Identify placement center strengths and weaknesses. Make recommendations for changes, as appropriate. Make recommendations for changes, as appropriate.

A write-up detailing the placement center survey results has been prepared.

3. Increase participation by local area groups for ‘10 Conference.

Action: Research I/O and other relevant employers in the Atlanta area.Solicit local employer involvement at SIOP Atlanta. (Research by end of December, Solicit beginning in February ongoing until Conference)